The Science Behind the Law of Attraction Magazine February, 2016 - Page 49

1. Take 7 minut es each morning t o writ e down everyt hing you appreciat e in l if e
Starting your day this way primes you to be receptive and grateful for everything your day will bring.
It also helps you cultivate an air of positivity that makes you naturally more attractive to other
positive people ? and inspires them to want to help you achieve your goals.
2. Make a conscious ef f ort t o appreciat e at l east 3 peopl e every day
By letting people know how much you appreciate them, you increase their own sense of appreciation
and self-worth, and encourage them to pay this positive energy forward to other people. While most
people enjoy receiving verbal appreciation, written notes are also nice because they can be saved and
re-read. (For ideas on expressing appreciation, grab your copy of The Success Principles and review
Principle 53: Practice Uncommon Appreciation.)
3. Pl ay t he Appreciat ion Game
Set a specific time each day to consciously appreciate everything you encounter. An ideal time to do
this is on your way to or from work. Appreciate the people you pass, the road you walk on, the cars
that let you merge into a different lane, the street signs that make it easy for you to know where
you?re going, the rain that?s nourishing the plants and trees, and so on.
Look for the good in all situations ? even those you would normally view as negative. As the saying
goes, ?Every cloud has a silver lining.? For example, when my wife was in a car accident a few years
ago, she could have chosen to berate herself or question her judgment. Instead, she focused on her
gratitude for suffering only minor injuries and for the help she received from other drivers.
4. Carry a physical t oken of grat it ude in your pocket , such as a heart -shaped st one,
cryst al , or some ot her smal l it em
A physical reminder can bring you back to your practice of gratitude when your mind has drifted
elsewhere. As you reach into your pocket throughout the day and feel the token, use it as a reminder
to stop, breathe and take a moment to fully experience the emotion of gratitude. The more conscious
effort you put into seeking it out, the easier it will be to find it ? and the more powerful your
experience will be.
5. Remember t o appreciat e t he smal l est bl essings
The best way to activate your gratitude is by acknowledging the gifts most people take for granted. If
you have food in your refrigerator, clothes in your closet and a roof over your head, you are better off
than 75 percent of the world?s population.
If you eat three meals a day, you are far better off than the 1 billion people on the planet who eat
once a